Borland was also selected as the Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year after finishing fifth in tackles in the Big Ten, despite missing almost two games with a hamstring injury.

Abbrederis was fifth in the Big Ten in receiving with 87.6 yards per game. He also caught seven touchdowns this season giving him 23 for his career. Abbrederis originally was a walk-on before earning his scholarship.

Offensive lineman Ryan Groy was also named first-team all-Big Ten by the coaches.